Sand Sled
Artist
Salvatore Scarpitta (American, 1919–2007)American, 1919–2007
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Sand Sled
Date1974
PlaceUnited States
MediumPainted canvas, leather thongs, and pine
DimensionsOverall: 93 × 31 1/2 × 16 1/2 in. (236.2 × 80 × 41.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Balene McCormick
Object number93.249
Not on view
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Department
Modern and Contemporary ArtObject Type
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Unknown North American
1910–1940
Wood, paint, feathers, horsehair, leather thongs, string, and thread
44.398
Unknown North American
1910–1940
Painted wood, pine needles, feathers, cotton, ribbon, leather, wood
44.432
Khalif Tahir Thompson
2022
Oil on canvas, handmade paper, papyrus, velvet, raw silk fabric, newsprint, acrylic, leather mixed media
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Unknown American
c. 1800–1815
Birch, soft maple, eastern white pine, linen canvas, and leather
B.93.3
The Art Guys
1991
White pine, yellow pine, bass, oak, cedar, plywood, and redwood
93.180
Charles LeDray
2009
Laundry cart contents: purple satin bag; clear, white, and black hangers made from alumilite clear cast resin and galvanized steel wire; six pairs of trousers, one shirt, and two neckties made from various fabrics. Laundry bag with nylon cord, alumilite toggles, fabric, and thread, stuffed with fabric.
Palette: wood, nails, glue, wood stain, dirt.
Cart: wood frame with woven aluminum strips, 1/8-inch ungalvanized steel rod, clear acrylic spray coating, canvas, thread, vinyl, aluminum rivets, dirt, and newspaper ink.
Broom: wood handle and housing with bristles.
Floor: linoleum backed with canvas.
2010.221
Unknown North American
1910–1940
Painted wood, horsehair, hair, cloth, painted paper, feathers, leather, strings
44.455
